My Dying Wife Asked Me to Find My First Love as Her Final Wish—When Claire Told Me Why, My Knees Nearly Gave Out

Selfish and truthful at once.

She gave me access to reality.

She also chose the only method that spared her my response.

I stopped trying to call it either redemption or manipulation.

It was both.

PART 35 — FORGIVENESS

Everyone asked whether I forgave Margaret.

Elaine.

Claire.

My therapist.